Extron electronic MLC 62 IR D About This Guide, About the MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers

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Introduction

This section gives an overview of the guide and describes the MLC 60 Series MediaLink®

Controllers and their features. Topics include:

About This Guide

About the MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers

System Requirements

About This Guide

This guide provides detailed information and best practice recommendations about cabling and configuring the Extron MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers. It provides reference information about specifications, dimensions, and programming of the controllers.

Throughout this guide the general terms “MLC” and “controller” are used interchangeably to refer to any MLC 60 Series controller. “MLC D models” applies to the MLC 62 RS D, MLC 62 IR D, and the MLC 64 RS VC D. “MLC 62” applies to all MLC 60 Series models except the MLC 64.

About the MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers

The Extron MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers are panels that control a wide range of audio/video systems in any classroom, meeting facility, or auditorium via RS-232 or IR. They act as extended remote control panels, featuring eight (optionally six) labeled backlit buttons for the MLC 62 models or six for the MLC 64 RS VC D. These buttons can be configured via the MLC Windows®-based configuration software to control power, input switching, and volume on a display device or switcher. If desired, you can replace these buttons with ones having different labels, which also are provided with the controller.

The MLC 64 RS VC D model has, in addition to the configurable buttons, a volume control module containing an analog volume control knob and a Mute button. An Extron amplifier can be connected to this module for volume control via the MLC.

All models can control a projector, display, or switcher via IR. In addition, the MLC 62 RS models can control display devices, switchers, and various other items such as lights, a projector lift, or a motorized screen via RS-232, IR, relays, or digital input.

The MLC controllers are housed in secure, compact, one-gang and two-gang sized enclosures, which can be mounted on a wall or furniture, with or without an electrical junction box or mounting bracket.

MLC Models

MLC 62 IR D — US model. Controls devices by IR only; has a one-gang Decora® faceplate and fits in a one-gang US electrical box.

MLC 62 RS D — US model. Controls devices by RS-232, IR, relays, and digital input; has a one-gang Decora faceplate and fits in a one-gang US electrical box.

MLC 62 RS EU — European model. Controls devices by RS-232, IR, relays, and digital input; has a one-gang Jung frame and fits over a standard one-gang EU electrical box.

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Contents MLC 60 Series Safety Instructions English FCC Class a Notice Conventions Used in this Guide Software CommandsNotifications Contents MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers Contents About the MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers About This GuideMLC Models MLC 62 RS EU Faceplate alternatives FeaturesVolume adjustment Application Diagrams MLC Configuration Software Device DriversMLC 62 IR D Controlling a Projector Extron System RequirementsInstallation Overview Features Installation, OperationMLC D Front Panels Front and Left Side PanelsMLC 64 RS VC D front panel MLC 62 D front panelsControls behind the wallplate MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Front and Side PanelsFront panel features Buttons MLC 60 Series D Models Rear Panels Rear Panel FeaturesPort B IR/S MLC 64 RS VC D Volume Control Module Rear Panel Rear Panel Features on MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK OnlyRemoving and Replacing the Faceplates InstallationRemoving and replacing an MLC D faceplate Removing the Faceplate MLC 60 Series D Models Replacing the MLC 64 volume control knob Removing and replacing the MLC 62 RS EU and MK faceplates Removing the MLC 64 Volume Control Module FaceplateReplacing the Faceplate MLC 62 RS EU Replacing ButtonsConnecting to Port a RS-232 Wiring for RS-232 Control RS Models OnlyConnecting to Port B IR/S Wiring the Relays Port RS Models Only Wiring for IR ControlMLC Wiring the Digital Input Port RS Models OnlyConnecting a Two-position Switch to the Digital Input Port Wiring the Host/Config PortConnecting Power to the MLC Wiring the Volume Control Module MLC 64 RS VC D OnlyConnecting a Power Supply to an MLC Configuring the MLC via the USB PortUSB Port Connection for MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Page IR Learning on an MLC D Model IR LearningMounting an MLC 62 D Mounting the MLC 60 Series ControllersMounting an MLC 62 D to an electrical junction box Mounting an MLC 62 D to a Decora Mounting Bracket Mounting an MLC 62 D to a Decora Mounting BracketMounting an MLC 64 RS VC D to an electrical junction box Mounting the MLC 64 RS VC DMounting an MLC 64 D to a Two-gang Decora Mounting Bracket Mounting an MLC 64 RS VC D to a Decora Mounting BracketMounting the MLC 62 RS EU to an Electrical Box Mounting the MLC 62 RS EU and the MLC 62 RS MKMounting the MLC 62 RS MK to an External Electrical Box Mounting the MLC EU in a Raceway Using Spacers OptionalMounting the MLC 62 RS EU Using a Spacer Accessing the Covered MLC D Front Panel Features Accessing Covered Panel Features After MountingFront Panel Security Lockout Locking Using the Front Panel ButtonsResetting to the default configuration Resetting the MLC Using the Reset ButtonResetting to the factory firmware defaults Computer System Requirements About the MLC Configuration ProgramDownloading and Installing the Software from the Web Installing the Configuration SoftwareInstalling the Software from the DVD Start Options Window Starting the Configuration SoftwareAdd Device Window with Select Model Menu Displayed Accessing the Help File Obtaining Device Drivers Downloading Drivers Using the Configuration ProgramDriver Subscription Window Driver Subscription Download Screen Drivers Tab and Button on the Software DVD Opening Screen Downloading Drivers from the DiscTo download the driver package MLC 60 Device Drivers Page on DVDSaving a Single Driver to the Computer To download a single driverDownloading Drivers from the Web Entering MLC 60 Series Driver Search Criteria Host-to-Controller Communications Error ResponsesController-initiated Messages Symbol Definitions Using the Command and Response TableX2# X2% MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers SIS Control Command Ascii Command Response Additional Description Command and Response Table for SIS CommandsButton Selection Device Naming Front Panel Lockout Executive ModeRelay Functions RS models only Digital Input Data Port RS models onlyInformation Requests Reset/Erase= Button row 4, second LED = Button row 4, third LED Query LED statusMLC 62 Series Specifications SpecificationsGeneral Control digital input monitoring port RS modelsMLC 62 RS EU EMI/EMC MLC 64 RS VC D Specifications MLC 64 RS D Warranty Included Parts Replacement Part Number Part Numbers and AccessoriesIncluded Parts MLC 62 RS EU MLC 64 RS VC D Accessories Part Number For Model AccessoriesEurope USA, Canada, South America Japan Central AmericaEurope, Africa, and the Middle China East Asia Middle East
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